Horror Manga 'Ajin' Gets Film Trilogy Adaptation [Update 6/4]

According to a scan from the latest issue of good! Afternoon magazine, horror manga Ajin will be receiving an animated movie trilogy adaptation.

The series is written by Gamon Sakurai and Tsuina Miura (volume 1 only). It began serialization in Kodansha's good! Afternoon magazine in March 2012. It is currently being published with six volumes released.

Ajin also placed in the final rankings of the 2014 Manga Taisho Award, earning a total of 32 points and receiving 8th place.

Synopsis
"Ajin" are humans that lack the ability to die. First discovered during a conflict in Africa, more and more are turning up in human society. Because they are rare, the government will generously reward anybody who turns in an "ajin" so that they can be used for experimental purposes. In the present day, the series revolves around a high school student who expects to have an ordinary summer break; however, his life is about to change...

Source: Yaraon


Update June 4
The staff members were announced at the end of a teaser trailer.

Art Director: Hiroshi Takiguchi
Chief Director: Hiroyuki Seshita (Sidonia no Kishi)
Character Design: Yuki Moriyama (Sidonia no Kishi)
Director: Hiroaki Ando (Sidonia no Kishi: Daikyuu Wakusei Seneki)
Music: Yugo Kanno (Psycho-Pass)
Sound Director: Yoshikazu Iwanami (Baccano!)
Animation Production: Polygon Pictures (Sidonia no Kishi)
Distribution: TOHO Animation
Presented by: Ajin Management Committee

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Ajin Movie 1, Ajin Movie 2, & Ajin Movie 3 on MAL